About Jelena Tiemann

Jelena Tiemann is a top-rated Sacramento personal injury attorney with over 20 years of experience representing injured victims throughout California. She has recovered more than $300 million in settlements and verdicts, including a record-breaking $65.75 million brain injury trucking accident settlement in 2023, one of the largest in California history. Known for her compassion and fierce advocacy, Jelena focuses exclusively on plaintiff-side personal injury law, handling complex cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, brain injuries, and slip-and-fall injuries.

Born and raised in Serbia, she moved to the U.S. at 17 and earned her college and law degrees in Sacramento. She began her career as a prosecutor before transitioning to personal injury law to make a more direct impact on individuals and families recovering from serious accidents. Jelena is also actively involved in her community, supporting youth sports, the Crocker Art Museum, and animal rescue charities.

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Education

Lincoln Law School, Sacramento
J.D.
Sacramento State University
Undergraduate

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$20 million · Army Veteran Paralyzed at Police Traffic Stop Wins $20 Million Settlement from Yuba City
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$3.02 million · Jury Awards $3 Million Against Enloe Medical Center After Patient Dies During Device Removal

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.